Feeding & Lactation Consultant Portland Oregon
Urgent & Non-Urgent Lactation & Feeding Support in Portland
Experienced & award winning lactation consultants in Portland Oregon
Looking for a lactation consultant, Portland Oregon? You’re in the right place!
Feeding your new baby can be one of the most joyful and challenging parts of early parenting. Bridgetown Baby's infant feeding team provides a unique level of wrap-around feeding expertise with our team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and Certified Postpartum Doulas in Portland, OR. Our infant feeding team will ensure that you have all the support you need to reach your lactation and feeding goals with confidence.
We know sometimes it just can’t wait. For urgent lactation support contact feeding@bridgetownbaby.com and an IBCLC will be in touch.
Lactation & Feeding Support Packages & Prices
All of our lactation and feeding services may be covered by insurance.
Prenatal Consult
$225
(1.5 hours with IBCLC)
You’re planning ahead for your baby’s arrival, and you want to feel confident and prepared to help your little one grow and thrive. Your lactation consultant will come to your home in the Portland area to get you set up for success & feeling confident.
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Whether this is your first and you want to know what to expect, or feeding didn’t go as planned with your previous baby, your IBCLC will take the time to understand your unique goals and make a plan. Your personalized consultation will include a review of your health history and feeding questions, and your IBCLC will follow up with a custom written plan.
Great Start Package
$640
(3 visits with IBCLC)
Whether you’re experiencing feeding challenges or want some extra support with your new baby, this is an opportunity to have your questions answered by a doula & lactation consultant in the comfort of your own home in Portland.
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You’ll have three comprehensive visits with one of our experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs).
In the 90-minute initial visit, your IBCLC will review your health and birth history, do an assessment of baby and parent, observe a feeding (including measuring milk transfer when appropriate), and create a personalized care plan that addresses your family’s unique needs. Your second and third visits (60 minutes each) will include follow up on specific issues explored in the initial visit, and adjustments to your care plan to help you continue progressing toward your feeding goals. Additional follow up may be added as needed.
This package is a great value ($20 discounted) and makes a wonderful gift for a new or expanding family.
Danish Package
$1020
(9.5 hours with IBCLC/Doula)
The Danish Package consists of three visits with a postpartum doula who is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). All visits are in the comfort of your own home in the Portland area.
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First Visit- Initial Lactation Consultation 1.5 hours.
This visit is specifically focused on nursing support/troubleshooting, in the comfort of your home. Your IBCLC will perform a complete assessment of baby and nursing parent, including observing a feeding and taking weight measurements with an infant scale. You’ll receive a personalized, written care plan with tips and resources to help you reach your goals. Your IBCLC will report to your primary care providers and doula team to keep members of your support system on the same page.
Second & Third Visits- 4 hours each (Lactation Follow-up + 3 hour Doula Visit)
Your IBCLC/Doula returns with her scale to discuss your current concerns and assesses your feeding plan. Each follow up is a chance to check-in, assess and adjust as needed - plus three hours of doula support so you can rest, shower, and tend to anything else you need in order to feel well cared for. Your IBCLC will follow up with another personalized care plan after each visit.
A La Carte Lactation & Feeding Services
Prices of Bridgetown Baby’s in-home lactation consultant & feeding services
“Our baby lost a little too much weight from birth and as first time parents it was stressful to hear! Melissa came over the SAME day and helped create a plan to get his weight up and maintain my supply as we figured out what was going on. She truly made breastfeeding possible for our family and went above and beyond to help us.”
—Alexandria A., first time mom
Meet Your Portland Oregon Lactation Consultant & Feeding Specialist Team
The Bridgetown baby lactation consultant team are award winning International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) dedicated to support you in feeding your baby. Whether that’s breast or chest feeding, bottle feeding or the transition to solids, our lactation consultants look after you & baby ensuring any issues are quickly dealt with & that you have access to the practical and emotional support you need to nourish yourself & your little one.
“Our lactation consultant worked with us for several weeks (she identified issues I wasn't even aware of, and it's no exaggeration to say her help made it possible for me to continue to breastfeed). I highly recommend Bridgetown Baby!”
— Mariya S., first time mom
What is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)?
Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) work as members of the perinatal care team as specialists in human lactation and infant feeding. IBCLCs assist families to define and reach their goals for feeding their babies. In addition to preparation and support for bodyfeeding (breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk pumping), IBCLCs teach and support families with bottle feeding, formula use, and other strategies for supplementation.
IBCLCs are credentialed internationally by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, and must meet strict initial training and ongoing continuing education requirements to maintain their title. In Oregon State, Lactation Consultants must carry the IBCLC credential and a healthcare license issued by the Oregon Health Authority.
Bridgetown Baby IBCLCs are licensed Doula Lactation Consultants committed to supporting every unique family with respect, empathy, and clinical excellence.
Keep scrolling for more questions often asked by our Portland parent community.
“I struggled with breastfeeding for the first month with my second son (after no issues with my first - so thought I ‘should be able to figure it out’) - after reaching out to them I got the help I needed. Very kind, approachable, and professional.”
— Amelia B., second time mom
Frequently asked questions about our lactation consultant services & wider infant feeding support offer
Each baby & all families are different. Our lactation consultants are experts at meeting you where you are, identifying the root cause of any issues & tailoring a support plan to fit parents & baby.
Questions are normal!
Here are some of the questions we’ve had from our parent community on all things lactation, breast & chest feeding, bottle feeding & the transition to solids. Got questions of your own? Get in touch!
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Our certified lactation consultants support with breast/ chest feeding, bottle feeding and the transition to solids.
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Our lactation consultants serve the greater Portland metropolitan area.
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Our wrap around postpartum doula support includes night-nurse visits, daylight hours support can include: a shower, a nap, help with feeding, cooking a pot of soup for dinner, giving the baby a bath together, and/or completing a couple of loads of laundry. We can also accomplish a lesson on babywearing, provide you with time to return a few phone calls, and/or set you up to take a sitz bath. Find out more about our postpartum doula support.